In October 2004, Etheridge was diagnosed with breast cancer, and underwent surgery and chemotherapy. At the 2005 Grammy Awards, she made a return to the stage and, although bald from chemotherapy, performed a tribute to Janis Joplin with the song "Piece of My Heart". Etheridge's performance was widely lauded, with India.Arie writing "I Am Not My Hair" about Etheridge. Later that year, Etheridge released her first compilation album, Greatest Hits: The Road Less Traveled. The album was a huge success, peaking at #14 on the Billboard 200, and going Gold immediately. Her latest release is 4th Street Feeling.
Etheridge is known for her mixture of "confessional lyrics, pop-based folk-rock, and raspy, smoky vocals." She has also been an iconic gay and lesbian activist since her public coming out in January 1993.
Since I Fell for You
Melissa Etheridge Lyrics
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I know it's true and yet
I can't seem to get you out of my heart
You, oh you made me leave my happy home
You took my love and now you're gone
Since I fell for you
Hey life brings such misery and pain
Since I fell for you
Well it's too bad
And it's too sad but I, I'm in love with you
Oh oh baby, first you love me
Yes and then you snub me what else can I do
When I'm so in love with you hey yeah
Oh, hey baby I guess I'll never
Ever see the light you know I
I get the blues almost every single night
Since I fell for you since I fell for you
Ooh hey hey
In "Since I Fell for You," Melissa Etheridge sings about the emotional turmoil and heartbreak that comes from falling deeply in love with someone who doesn't feel the same way. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and desperation as the singer tries to come to terms with their unrequited love.
The opening lines "I never get love you better let love depart / I know it's true and yet / I can't seem to get you out of my heart" suggest that the singer understands that they should let go of this love that is causing them pain, but they simply cannot. They are stuck in a cycle of longing and unable to move on.
The lyrics "You, oh you made me leave my happy home / You took my love and now you're gone" indicate that the person the singer fell for played a significant role in their life. This individual seemingly took their love and then left, causing the singer to feel even more lost and heartbroken.
The phrase "Hey life brings such misery and pain / I guess I'll never, ever be the same / Since I fell for you" reflects the deep impact this unrequited love has had on the singer. They acknowledge that their life has changed for the worse since they fell in love, and they anticipate that they will never be able to fully recover or be the same person again.
The bridge of the song expresses the rollercoaster of emotions experienced by the singer. They express sadness and frustration with lines like "Well, it's too bad / And it's too sad," indicating that they realize the unfortunate circumstances they find themselves in. Despite this, they admit their continued love and attraction towards the person who doesn't reciprocate their feelings.
Overall, the lyrics of "Since I Fell for You" paint a picture of someone deeply in love yet feeling broken and unable to let go. It speaks to the universal experience of unrequited love and the profound impact it can have on an individual's emotional state.
Line by Line Meaning
I never get love you better let love depart
I cannot experience love fully, it's better to let go of love
I know it's true and yet
I understand the reality, even though it contradicts
I can't seem to get you out of my heart
I fail to remove you from my thoughts and emotions
You, oh you made me leave my happy home
You, specifically, caused me to abandon my joyful dwelling
You took my love and now you're gone
You took away the love I offered, and now you're absent
Since I fell for you
Since I became infatuated with you
Hey life brings such misery and pain
Life introduces immense suffering and anguish
I guess I'll never, ever be the same
I suppose I will never be unchanged
Since I fell for you
Since I became infatuated with you
Well it's too bad
Unfortunately, it's unfavorable
And it's too sad but I, I'm in love with you
And it's also distressing, but I cannot help being deeply in love with you
Oh oh baby, first you love me
Oh, oh baby, initially you had affection for me
Yes and then you snub me what else can I do
Yes, and later you reject and ignore me. What other option do I have?
When I'm so in love with you hey yeah
Even though I'm so deeply in love with you, hey yeah
Oh, hey baby I guess I'll never
Oh, hey baby, I suppose I will never
Ever see the light you know I
Ever experience happiness or clarity. You know I
I get the blues almost every single night
I feel sadness and melancholy nearly every night
Since I fell for you since I fell for you
Since I became infatuated with you, since I fell for you
Ooh hey hey
Ooh, hey hey
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